Our Founding Story: A Mother's Love That Started It All In the summer of 1999, what began as a mother's determination to keep her family together across continents became the foundation of PetMover's mission. When our founder's son was preparing to study in the UK—6,000 miles away from home—she witnessed firsthand the heartbreak of potential separation from his beloved Old English Sheepdog, "Mimi." Understanding that this four-legged family member was more than just a pet but a source of comfort and companionship for her son's upcoming journey into independence, our founder embarked on a challenging quest. In an era before the internet made information readily accessible, she spent sleepless nights making hundreds of international calls, navigating complex government procedures, and personally visiting numerous agencies to ensure Mimi could safely travel to the UK. The moment her son discovered that Mimi would be joining him on his educational adventure—that radiant smile of pure joy—became the defining moment that would shape PetMover's future. It was then our founder realized that countless other families faced similar challenges, often forced to make the heartbreaking choice between pursuing opportunities abroad and staying with their beloved pets. Learn More